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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.03, 1,966.67 and 865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.03, 1,966.67 and 865.36 is: 1,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.03 : 1,966.67 = 865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.03/1,966.67 = 865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.03x = 1,966.67 × 865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.03x = 1,701,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,877.55/1,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.27

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